<p>Are there some strong Christian support groups on the campus? If anyone has firsthand experience, please PM me.</p>
<p>Also, is there a good music scene, both classical and jazz (and maybe folk/indie rock)?</p>
<p>Thank-you.</p>
<p>Hey sbjdorlo,</p>
<p>I have been involved in several Christian groups this year and there is a very tight-knit community here at WashU. The organizations I have had experience with are ACTS (Association of Christian Truth Seekers) and Overflow (WashU’s campus crusade for christ ministry). ACTS was basically a friday night off campus deal with about 30 people. There would be a home-cooked meal, some worship, a short bible study, and prayer. </p>
<p>Overflow is a bit different in that there were small-group and large-group meetings every week. I’ve been involved in one of Overflow’s small group meetings this year and it has been a great experience to take some time out of studying to discuss theology/the bible with a few other people. The large group meetings are also great as there is usually a time for worship and then a speaker gives a short talk. From my experience, the speakers have been great (local pastors, professors, etc.)</p>
<p>As far as music goes, there are many classical and jazz groups on campus. It really depends what you are looking for. I am in an a cappella group that specializes in classical, folk, and jazz and we have two full concerts every year. There is a jazz band on campus, a pops orchestra that is really chill, choirs, 13 a cappella groups, as well as many local bands that are made up of students.</p>
<p>Let me know if you have any more questions. Feel free to PM.</p>
<p>MS</p>
<p>This is great to hear. I will definitely PM you. I know there are different feels for Christian groups. We visited Princeton and happen to be there when the Princeton Evangelical Fellowship met. It was really neat to be there as a parent and know that there was a doctrinally sound great Christian support group on campus.</p>
<p>As a parent, knowing that my Christian son can get plugged in somewhere before he arrives on campus (via email, phone, networking, whatever) is really important because I am sure the intense workload of college can easily sidetrack students from the Christian support and accountability.</p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>Musicalscientist,</p>
<p>Can you PM me? My son may visit WUSTL this summer or early fall and would love to meet other Christians and/or musicians. Thanks.</p>